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Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF

ENFR tracks an index of energy infrastructure companies in the US and Canada, weighted by market capitalization.

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Investor interest in natural gas jumped in February, with natural gas ETFs being the second most-researched theme on ETF Database during the month. Notably, in the past year, investor research has shifted from crude oil ETFs to its current focus on natural gas ETFs.

Look to Midstream ETFs for Another Way to Play Natural Gas

J.P. Morgan Alerian MLP Index ETN

There are many exchange traded products for investors to choose from as they look to add energy infrastructure exposure to their portfolios, but the first step is deciding between an exchange traded fund and an exchange traded note.

ETNs vs. ETFs: Which Exchange Traded Product for MLP Exposure?

MLPs are well-known for offering generous yields to investors, but the tax implications of MLPs are often misunderstood.

A Primer on the Tax Implications of MLPs

The Alerian MLP ETF (AMLP) and the Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF (ENFR) each increased distributions for the first quarter 2023. AMLP and ENFR on Wednesday declared first quarter 2023 distributions of $0.77 and $0.31493, respectively.

AMLP and ENFR Increase Distributions for Q1

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DENVER , Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF (NYSE Arca: ENFR) declared its first quarter 2023 distribution of $0.31493 on Wednesday, February 8, 2023. The dividend is payable on February 14, 2023 to shareholders of record on February 10, 2023.

ALERIAN ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE ETF DECLARES FIRST QUARTER DISTRIBUTION OF $0.31493

Summary Midstream/MLPs tend to outperform the broader market in years of high inflation, and though it has cooled from its mid-2022 peak, inflation is likely to remain elevated in 2023. Energy infrastructure companies largely provide services for fees under long-term contracts, which typically include annual inflation adjustments.

Understanding the Inflation Tailwind for Midstream/MLPs

Midstream earnings reports for the fourth quarter are still underway, but many companies have already announced increases to their dividends, giving investors something to look forward to. Nine constituents in the Alerian Midstream Energy Select Index (AMEI), tracked by the Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF (ENFR), have announced growth to their fourth quarter dividend.

Several Midstream Companies Increase Q4 Dividends

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Kinder Morgan Inc (KMI) is a top dividend payer in the S&P 500 by yield, offering investors generous income.    Kinder Morgan boasts a dividend yield of 6.0%, well above the energy sector average of 4.1%, putting the energy infrastructure company among the top-ten constituents in the S&P 500 by dividend yield.

Add Exposure to Top Dividend Payer Kinder Morgan with ENFR & SDOG

The Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF (ENFR) provided strong returns last year, coupled with an attractive yield. ENFR's underlying index, the Alerian Midstream Energy Select Index (AMEI), gained 19.15% on a total-return basis in 2022, marking the second consecutive year of outperformance over the S&P 500, which declined -18.11% during the year.

Recapping ENFR Performance in 2022

Many investors' search for income brought them to energy infrastructure in 2022. Despite elevated inflationary pressures and tightening monetary policies weighing on markets, the energy industry is wrapping up a strong year, with global supply constraints and ongoing demand keeping oil prices elevated.

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VettaFi has announced the results of the December 2022 quarterly review for the Alerian Index Series. All changes to the indexes will be implemented at the close of trading on December 16 for the market open on December 19, according to a statement from VettaFi.

VettaFi Announces Constituent Changes to the Alerian Index Series

Compelling yields and real assets exposure are two primary reasons why investors allocate to midstream. While midstream has significantly outperformed broader markets, the space has not become expensive nor is considered overbought.

How Midstream Is Positioned for Continued Growth

Energy infrastructure investments are favored by investors for their attractive yields while also maintaining a low correlation to other income-oriented investments. Despite elevated inflationary pressures and tightening monetary policies weighing on markets, the energy industry is wrapping up a strong year, with global supply constraints and ongoing demand keeping oil prices elevated.

Midstream/MLPs: Can the Tailwinds Continue into 2023?

The Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF (ENFR) outperformed the broader energy sector in November as crude oil prices declined.   ENFR's underlying index, the Alerian Midstream Energy Select Index (AMEI), gained 4.25% on a total-return basis in November, outpacing the Energy Select Sector Index (IXE), which increased 1.38% during the month.

ENFR Outperforms Broader Energy Sector in November

While most investors allocate to midstream for its generous income or total return, many are unaware how the segment is positioned to capture opportunities emerging from the energy transition.

What Does Clean Energy Mean for Midstream?

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The energy sector has been a bright spot in a challenging market, with energy being the only sector with positive returns year-to-date.  While the rest of the market is struggling, the energy sector is up about 68% year-to-date.

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The low capex in traditional energy production supports energy prices. The low capex in the midstream energy infrastructure sector sustains free cash flow generation.

ENFR: Low Capex And High Shareholder Value

The Alerian MLP ETF (AMLP) and the Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF (ENFR) have announced fourth-quarter 2022 distributions, both an increase over the previous quarter.  On Tuesday, AMLP and ENFR declared fourth-quarter 2022 distributions of $0.75 and $0.29618, respectively.

AMLP and ENFR Increase Q4 Distributions

DENVER , Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF (NYSE Arca: ENFR) declared its fourth quarter 2022 distribution of $0.29618 on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. The dividend is payable on November 16, 2022 to shareholders of record on November 10, 2022.

ALERIAN ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE ETF DECLARES FOURTH QUARTER DISTRIBUTION OF $0.29618

The energy sector is the best-performing group in the S&P 500 this year, and with oil and natural gas prices still high, it's reasonable to expect that companies from across the energy patch will deliver impressive earnings reports.

Evaluate ENFR as Energy Earnings Look Excellent

The U.S. has notably become a major energy exporter in recent years, including taking the title of top LNG exporter in the first half of 2022. There has been tremendous growth in U.S.

How U.S. Production and Export Growth Benefit Midstream

Kinder Morgan Inc (KMI) delivered third-quarter earnings results on Wednesday, with the midstream company on track to generate more cash than expected this year.  During the third quarter, KMI generated adjusted EBITDA of $1.773 billion, compared to $1.

KMI Reports Q3 Earnings: What Advisors Need to Know

Despite a challenging macroeconomic backdrop, midstream companies are positioned well going into earnings. Kinder Morgan Inc (KMI) will be the first midstream company to report, releasing its third-quarter earnings on Wednesday after the closing bell.

KMI To Kick Off Midstream Earnings on Wednesday

Targa Resources Corp (TRGP) joined the S&P 500 prior to the opening of trading on Wednesday.  The Houston, TX-headquartered midstream energy infrastructure corporation moved up from the S&P MidCap 400 to replace Nielsen Holdings plc (NLSN).

Targa Resources Becomes 4th Midstream C-Corp in S&P 500

With just a few days left in the third quarter, midstream companies are positioned well going into earnings season. Distribution announcements should start surfacing in the coming weeks, ahead of or in conjunction with third-quarter earnings releases.

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